Oakcrest High School

Oakcrest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Dr,  Mays Landing, NJ
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
3.9
3.5
936 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. James Reina
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
53.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.6%
White
34.1%
Black
32.7%
Hispanic
24.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in New Jersey
#20 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
#51 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stockton University 280 Students
Rowan University 234 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 205 Students
Montclair State University 118 Students
Temple University 112 Students
Atlantic Cape Community College 105 Students
The College of New Jersey 75 Students
Rider University 74 Students
New York University 72 Students
Drexel University 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 102 Students
Nursing 87 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Business 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Physical Therapy 22 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 236 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/12/2025
I really enjoyed studying at Oakcrest high school,when I think I would be graduate and never go back to oakcrest I feel sad. Even tough I didn't make any friends but my classmates are all nice to me and kinds.
4.0 Senior
10/29/2022
Oakcrest high school is a relatively friendly and safe place to be. There are enough clubs and sports for everyone's interests. The only thing I feel like the school should be a little more helpful with is giving a little more guidance with colleges.
5.0 Senior
10/13/2022
Oakcrest High School is an amazing place. Freshman year coming here was a trip. I didn't know who I was and what I wanted, but Oakcrest helped me become myself.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/27/2021
Both of my children LOVED being part of the Falcon Flock and in the Oakcrest Nest! The oldest of the three sister schools is filled with nothing but pride and school spirit! In addition to the excellent staff, the wide array of classes and areas of study (including magnet programs and JR ROTC)…they...
4.0 parent
9/26/2021
Very proud of the Oakcrest community with its high level of education, athletics, diversity, school spirit and support
1.0 parent
3/12/2021
Good school if a student is an athlete or advanced in academics. Awful experience getting help and accommodations with disabled student. From superintendent to principal, and can't forget guidance counselor. All brushed us off and tried to pawn us on to the next person until we had no choice but giv...
3.0 parent
10/31/2017
The science department at this school is run very poorly. It's lacking seasoned leadership!

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Oakcrest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mays Landing, NJ, in the Hamilton Township Atlantic neighborhood, and is served by the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 936 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Oakcrest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Atlantic County Institute of Technology, Atlantic Christian School, Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church, and more. Learn more about what Mays Landing has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oakcrest High School.

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